Overview
- The four-part series, directed by Alexandria Stapleton and executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, premiered Dec. 2 and has reached No. 1 in the U.S. and U.K., according to chart updates reported by Mirror US.
- Janice Combs issued a statement calling depictions of her as abusive and a claim that her son slapped her “patently false,” and she asked for public retractions.
- Sean Combs’ representatives sent a cease-and-desist alleging “stolen” footage and a “hit piece,” while Netflix and the director deny the accusations and say the footage was lawfully acquired and Jackson lacked creative control.
- Social media reaction intensified after interview clips of a juror featured in the series went viral, with users accusing her of bias.
- Reports circulate of an unverified theory that a videographer sold private material, including a recorded call with Combs’ lawyer reported by TMZ, as family members such as Justin Combs and Misa Hylton describe increased harassment.